Lost in the middle of the Atlantic, the volcanic archipelago of the Azores surprises the traveller with its dreamlike landscapes and exuberant nature. A hiking paradise where it will be difficult to decide where to start. A good place to start is with these 7 routes through the Azores that we suggest below.
Each island of the Balearic archipelago has its own personality and Formentera has a clear...
1) GR92 and the Costa Dorada in Tarragona; 2) The Ebro delta and the Montsià mountain range; 3) The central coast and coastal mountain ranges of Barcelona; 4) The central coast of Maresme; 5) The Costa Brava, along the GR92 and the "camí de ronda".
Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas form a mountainous territory of great natural, scenic and cultural wealth, which needs to be discovered in peace and quiet.
Circular ascent to the Turó de l'home (1.708m), the highest peak of the Catalan pre-coastal mountain range, from Santa Fe . [3h45min; 11km; +/-600m].
This week we are going on a route through the north of Navarre to climb up to the...
1) Mountains of Prades; 2) From Barcelona to La Mola; 3) The Montseny and Montnegre; 4) The Pla de l'Estany and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa.
Circular route from Montanchez in which we will visit its famous chestnut grove and the Garganta de los Molinos. The route starts by following the local path of the "De donde nace" route, which coincides with the Ruta del Castañar, to leave it after 45 minutes in Roblegordo and descend in search of the "Camino de las Vaquerizas" and then to the Garganta de los Molinos. We will return via this gorge and through the lower part of the chestnut grove, the part we had missed on the way out.
Ascent to Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo from El Regajo (Tiemblo chestnut grove). Ascent via Portacho del Pozo and Cerro de la Encinilla (optional); descent via Cuesta del Enebro and Laderas de Garrido.
If you didn't know the mountain of Montserrat and you had to start with an impressive route, this would be the one. From the famous monastery you can climb Sant Jeroni, with its 1236 metres, the summit of this imposing massif. You will pass by five hermitages, among them the photogenic Sant Onofre and below the emblematic spire of the "Cavall Bernat". If you like adventure, you also have the option of climbing the Albarda Castellana, with its small rocky pass, its two sections equipped with ropes and its fabulous views. Are you up for it?
Dry canyon - Medium level - Total time: 5-6 h. Approach: 60′ approx. Descent: 2-3 h. Return: 40′.
Route through Montserrat from Collbató, on the southern slope of the massif [5h30min; 14,6km; +/-1.269m].
Circular route to the Cebollera / Tres Provincias, Cuchar Quemado and Cebollera Nueva from the pass of Somosierra via the waterfall of Los Litueros and the Dehesa Bonita de Somosierra. [5h10min; 19,4kms; +/-1015m].
Circular ascent from Ladrillar to Cerro Rongiero (1,622m), the top of the Hurdano. Ascent via the Portilla del Samoral and return via the Piquito del Moro and the Alfonso XIII route.
